Meet our experts

of pediatric therapists, early childhood educators, social workers, and experienced parents

Certified, Qualified, and Trained
Meet Our Amazing Team

Our core values and approach

Personalized

Every child and family gets the support they need based on where they are in their journey

Parent empowerment

Our goal is to build capacity, coach and educate parents (as they say ‘teach them how to fish’)

Whole child

We take holistic approach to understand the child’s environment and where the child is developmentally

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Meet some of our experts

Megan Barnes Lactation and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist

Megan Barnes

RD and Lactation Specialist

RD, LDN, CLS, IBCLC, Breastfeeding and Pediatric Nutrition

Kiera Rohan Occupational Therapist

Kiera Rohan

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MOT, OTR/L, Ayres Sensory Integration Trained, Handwriting Specialist

Amanda Gagnon Speech and Language Pathologist

Amanda Gagnon

Speech and Language Pathologist

MA Communication Sciences & Disorders, ASHA Certified, PROMPT, Youth Mental Health

Patty Cordova Behavior Therapist

Patty Cordova

Pediatric Behavior Therapist

M.A., BCaBA, Early Childhood Development , Early Childhood Education , Parent Education

Suzanne Shaft, VitalGuide Parent Mentor

Suzanne Shaft

VitalGuide

Mom of 3, Parent Mentor and Child Advocate, Experience with Autism & Disability Needs

Catie Madison

Catie Madison

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

RD, BS Exercise Science, BS Dietetics MS in Health Communication Studies

Lei Barga

Lei Barga

Registered Dietician

RD, BS Exercise Science, BS Dietetics MS in Health Communication Studies

Jenna Righter - Nutrition Specialist

Jenna Righter

Registered Dietician

RD, LD, CLC, CLT - BS in Human Nutrition, Certification in Dietetics, Certified LEAP Therapist

Lara Rifai, Clinical Psychologist

Lara Rifai

Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate, Interests in Pediatric Neuropsychology, Parent Management Training

Jennifer Rainey - VitalGuide Parent Mentor

Jennifer Rainey

VitalGuide

Mom of 2 boys, LISW, Parenting and Child Advocate, Spelling to Communicate, Autism

Brianne House Behavior Specialist

Brianne House

Pediatric Behavior Specialist

Mom of 4 boys, BS Early Childhood Education, MS Early Childhood Services.

Sarah de Marchena, Child Psychologist

Sarah de Marchena

Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate, Early Development & Social-Emotional Learning Specialist

McKinzie Duesenberg

Dr. McKinzie Duesenberg

Clinical Psychologist

PhD Candidate, Author, Early Assessment and Intervention for Academic Achievement

Alicia Meng

Alicia Meng

Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate, School Psychologist, Pediatric Mental Health, Parent Engagement

Sabrina Stempel Sleep Specialist

Sabrina Stempel

Pediatric Sleep Specialist

IMPI and APSC Certified, Healthy Passionate about Healthy Sleep Habits for Parents & Children

Jessica Glenbocki - Licensed Occupational Therapist

Jessica Glenbocki

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

PhD Candidate, Fine Motor, Visual Motor, Self-Help and Sensory Processing Skills

Arron Preston Speech and Language Pathologist

Arron Preston

Speech and Language Pathologist

Early Intervention, Speech Therapy. MS Communication Sciences and Disorders

Rehan Mairajuddin Behavior Therapist

Rehan Mairajuddin

Behavior Therapist

MBBS, MS (Applied Behavior Analysis), BCBA, LBA.